Salt Lake Area Gang Project
A Federally Funded, Multi-Jurisdictional Gang Unit.
Goals And Objectives
The Salt Lake Area Gang Project was established to identify, control, and prevent criminal gang activity in the jurisdictions covered by the Project and to provide intelligence data and investigative assistance to law enforcement agencies. The Project also provides youths with information on viable alternatives to gang membership and educates the public about the destructiveness of the gang lifestyle.
Publications & Services
Prevention and Intervention
Tattoo Removal
Overview of Gangs in Salt Lake County
Gang Hand Signs
Getting Out of Gangs
Kids and Gangs
Gangster Clothing
A Parent's Guide
In the Schoolroom
That Writing on the Wall
Organization
Governing Board
The Salt Lake Area Gang Project is administered by a Governing Board that is made up of police chiefs and administrative personnel from the agencies that participate in the Project.
Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board is comprised of community leaders from many different backgrounds. It serves as a link between the Governing Board and the community. This board is responsible for providing community input, supporting constructive legislation, and working to resolve community problems.
Gang Unit Personnel
Sworn Personnel. A Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office lieutenant serves as the Project Director and is responsible for every aspect of the Project's operation. Three sergeants report to the lieutenant and the daily operation of the Project is their responsibility. Each sergeant commands a squad of detectives. The detectives' duties include:
- Suppression and street enforcement
- Follow-up work on gang-related cases
- Collecting intelligence through contacts with gang members
- Assisting local agencies with on-going investigations
- Answering law enforcement inquiries about gang members
- Providing presentations to community groups
- Publishing a weekly, law enforcement only, newsletter
Civilian Personnel. The Project employs an office manager, a criminal analyst, and a community coordinator.
In an emergency please dial 911. Please report criminal incidents to your local law enforcement agency.
Contact Information
You can reach the Salt Lake Area Gang Project by telephone at (801) 743-5864.
Our address is:
3365 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119